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- First reviewJanuary 20, 2011
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Stay connected with this Alienware Alpha ASM100-1580 desktop, which features built-in wireless networking for access to online gaming, social media and more. The included wireless Xbox 360 controller with USB adapter lets you play your favorite games.
Posted by: foff667
from Trenton, NJ
I too was looking to get into pc gaming a bit, currently have ps3 & xbox360, but really don't know the first thing about building a pc system of my own. I was able to get the I3 alpha for $399 on a price match and considering a similar xbox 360 remote runs about $50 not to mention the windows 8 license that's included makes this built gaming pc a pretty darn good value in parts alone.
Now with that said here is the bad, out of the box with no usb based keyboard/mouse combo setting things up is a bit of a task(meaning you might want to put $25 to the side for a decent keyboard/mouse), the steam UI is clunky as all hell and at least one of the free steam games(metro last light) had some issues out of the box which had me up in arms considering you'd think they would test the free games you're given...loading games, and the steam UI takes forever, the steam UI just from startup takes roughly 1m30s which if you think about it you could click the button for startup and go make yourself a pot of coffee and when you come back its just coming up...thats a long time.
Good thing is the good CAN outweigh the bad but in order to do so you'll need to get some additional ram...heres the thing though, I've found some people had 2x2gb chips while mine had 1x4gb chip of ram in it so before you go and buy 2x4gb chips or 1 gb chip check to see what yours has in it. This, in itself, could potentially save you $30. I bought an 8gb chip thinking mine was going to be like the ones with the 2x2 and it wasn't. And if you have the funds get yourself a 500gb+ ssd drive.
The reason for the 8gb of ram is that alot of todays games recommend at least this amount, for instance battlefield 4, otherwise the game might struggle through it.
The reason for at least a 500gb HD is that I've installed payday2, battlefield 4, metro last light and a couple of indie games and I'm down to 313gb of free space. I think BF4 uses some 50gb by itself, 8-9 games of this size and you're out of room real quick. The SSD drive will speed up your load times for virtually everything so instead of 1m30 for startup, maybe 5-15 seconds.
I've personally invested about $500 now for the system, keyboard/mouse & 8gb ram, I have not done the SSD drive as of yet as another $170 just isn't in the cards just yet but I know what my next investment is. And I've still got a ram slot open for another 8gb card if I want which should make this system future proof for a while but that can wait until the next gen of games start funneling down.
My Best Buy number: 2028162647
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Hoover Wind Tunnel 2 Rewind Upright Vacuum Cleaner UH70825: Experience powerful cleaning action with dual suction technology that cleans deep down. Enjoy hassle-free vacuuming with all the right tools to clean every nook and cranny.
Posted by: foff667
from Trenton, NJ
Gender:Male
Age:35-44
In the end you really do get what you pay for in this case, I purchased when it went on sale for $99 as I was looking for a decent but inexpensive bagless for my new home, at my old home I had a really nice vacuum with a removeable motor assembly great for doing stairs, this does not have that, design of the bagless dirt portion is poor at best and 99% of the time when I click the button to empty the contents it only empties 1/2 of whats there. Hose is very short and even with all the extensions will not reach floor to ceiling which is poorly thoughtout IMO. Rewinding cord is a nice novelty but thats pretty much all it is. Also even when you are just using the hose the brush continues to spin, additionally while it might just be me it seems louder than my last vacuum.
What's great about it: Price
What's not so great: Virtually everything else
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Quality
2
Features
2
Performance
2
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Durably and securely house a 12" subwoofer (not included) in this 3/4" MDF Metra TCBX-112 sealed enclosure. Assembly hardware and a prewired and terminated terminal cup simplify installation in your vehicle.
Customer Rating
3
Inexpensive starter box
on November 16, 2012
Posted by: foff667
from Trenton, NJ
Got mine for a good price at $40 picked up at my local best buy, pretty well put together box and was the perfect size for my 12" Pioneer sub. My only gripe are the wiring terminals are the low end push type, not a big fan. Other than that it works great for what I needed.
What's great about it: Decent sound, good price
What's not so great: low end wiring terminals
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
4
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Enjoy high-quality sound on the go with this Pioneer TS-W309D2 12" dual-voice-coil 2-ohm subwoofer that features double-stacked magnets and a high-power motor assembly for powerful bass response. The seamless IMPP composite cone minimizes distortion.
Posted by: foff667
from Trenton, NJ
Bought this on a whim knowing my current system which consisted of a single 10" sub in a bandpass box wasn't cutting it, when I saw this one go on sale for $35 shipped I couldn't pass it up. Wanted to actually get two to throw into a bandpass box but unfortunately the sale was only for one sub, no big deal so I just got the one. I didn't have any previous experience with 2 ohm dual voice coil subs but after getting the wiring info I found they can only be wired for 4 ohm's or 1 ohm's which really isn't optimal for most amps ie if you run in at 4 ohm's you aren't making the most of most amps and most amps(including the 3 I have) aren't built to be stable at 1 ohm.
Ultimately these subs really should be run either using a 1 ohm capable amp or run two of these subs in parallel with the subs themselves wired for 4 ohms so that your amp will see a 2 ohm load and take better advantage of the sub's output.
I already had an old amp in my car that I could bridge pretty easily, as it didn't have a channel specific gain, to around 300w and for a single 12" sub it hit HARD! Its currently in a 1.2 cubic foot sealed box that I also got from Best buy.
I decided to try my newer, better, rockford fosgate punch 800a2 amp which is basically a 2 channel 200w per channel amp but I don't like bridging this amp on a dual voice coil sub because it has dual gains and while the 200w was ok, I suppose, the other amp just did a better job in my eyes just because, when bridged, it took better advantage of the sub's specs.
Overall I'm happy but wish I could've gotten two at that price to run in parallel to my RF amp.
What's great about it: Price, bass
What's not so great: basket felt cheaply made with a plastic shell
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Metra - 12" Single Ported Subwoofer Enclosure - Charcoal
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SynopsisFor more than two decades, the Madden NFL series has delivered an authentic pro football experience steeped in all the aggressive power, strategy and emotion of the NFL. With Madden NFL 10, the legendary franchise roars back into action with unprecedented advancements that kick the realism of the game to an entirely new level. Get ready to feel the bone-jarring force of every tackle, the frenetic scramble for control of a fumble and the pulse-kicking adrenaline rush as you fight for every yard. Madden NFL 10 packs the incredible grit and immediacy you've come to expect from this groundbreaking series, immersing you in the world of the NFL as only John Madden can.Take to the gridiron for competition that's more intense, more precise and more authentic than ever before. Madden NFL 10's all-new Pro-Tak animation technology gives you control over the outcome of every play, delivering the power to drag defenders toward the first down marker, fight for a fumble at the bottom of the pile or use new quarterback avoidance actions to evade the rush. Become the ultimate general manager, controlling every aspect of an NFL franchise in an enhanced Franchise mode in which you'll draft players, sign free agents, manage the salary cap and more. Customize the entire game to your specifications with an array of alterable gameplay options, and exert your domination over the field online in powerful new competitive and cooperative modes. With a new TV broadcast-style presentation, cinematic cameras, all-new player equipment and more, Madden NFL 10 kicks off a new era in football gaming authenticity.
Customer Rating
5
Great game, great price!
on January 20, 2011
Posted by: foff667
from Trenton, NJ
For $5 it was a hard deal to beat, madden gets better every year!
What's great about it: price, graphics
What's not so great: NA
I would recommend this to a friend!
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